PhD ML/AI Research Scientist — National Security Impact
$105k - $245kAIToolboard
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab in Laurel, Maryland, is seeking a PhD ML/AI Research Scientist to analyze data for defense and national security applications. The role involves collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, developing data analysis techniques, and communicating results to technical staff and management. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $105,000 to $245,000 per year and comprehensive benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr AIToolboard
- ...Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD, is seeking a PhD-qualified researcher to tackle AI, data science, and visualization challenges... ...leverage AI, and collaborate with experts to address national priorities while maintaining security clearance readiness. #J-18808-Ljbffr Johns...For phd
- ...seeks a highly qualified PhD candidate to tackle challenging research, engineering, and analytical... ...problems essential to national security. You will help design and... ...data science, LLMs, and AI across diverse domains. You... ...on projects spanning AI, ML, data science, software...For phd
- ...Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a PhD graduate with strong ML/AI expertise to support multi-disciplinary teams in defense and national security applications. You will contribute to... ...with engineers, statisticians, and data scientists. Applicants should have a deep ML...For phd
$104k - $166k
ResponsibilitiesPeraton Labs is seeking AI/ML Research Scientists to support the development of AI-... ...experience, Master’s with 3+ years, or PhD with demonstrable applied AI/ML... ...OverviewPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence...For phdContract workLocal areaShift work$102.5k - $227.5k
Overview 2026 PhD Graduate - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) Research Scientist at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory... ...with cross-mission impact, such as alignment of AI agents... ...acquire an Interim Secret level security clearance by start date and...For phdInterim role- ...Laboratory (APL) seeks a highly skilled researcher to join our Analytic Capabilities... ...software systems leveraging AI, data science, and visualization for national priorities. You will collaborate across... ..., applying skills in AI, ML, and software engineering within a...
$102.5k - $227.5k
A leading research institution in Laurel, MD, is seeking a 2026 PhD Graduate - AI/ML Research Scientist. The ideal candidate will contribute to transformative AI research, collaborating... ...role, along with the ability to obtain a security clearance. The position offers a...For phd$82.05 - $111.11 per hour
Wyetech is seeking an experienced AI Analyst in Laurel, Maryland, to conduct research and development for cutting-edge AI solutions. The ideal candidate will... ...in a STEM field. This role requires a TS/SCI security clearance and offers a competitive hourly pay range...Hourly pay$105k
...for our greatest national security challenges? Are you... ...that prioritizes impact, innovation, and... ...engineers, scientists, and developers with... ...machine learning (AI/ML), data science, and... ...knowledge graphs Research, explore, and... ...you have... MS or PhD in Computer Science...For phdTemporary workWork experience placementRelocation packageFlexible hours- Peraton Labs is seeking AI/ML Research Scientists to support FAA BNATCS programs. Work with Agentic AI teams to build prototypes, analyze data, and... ...have 5+ years (BS), 3+ years (MS), or demonstrable AI/ML PhD-level work, strong Python, and experience with C/C++/JS. #J...For phd
$105k
...employer that prioritizes impact, innovation, and... ...are graduating with a PhD in computer science, mathematics... ...us in tackling complex research, engineering, and... ...that are critical to our nation. To address these emerging... ...Interim Secret level security clearance by your start...For phdTemporary workWork experience placementInterim roleRelocation packageFlexible hours$142.8k - $193.2k
...cybersecurity? If so, join us in building innovative AI/ML services that protect our cloud from security threats!As an Applied Scientist on our team, you'll analyze data using GenAI... ...models for business application experience- PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of CS, CE,...For phdFlexible hours$85.3k
...the forefront of research for infectious... ...facing the Nation? Do you thrive... ...graduated) with a PhD in Public Health... ...computational/AI focus, we'd love... ...to reduce the impact of disease on public... ...audiences (scientists, engineers,... ...environments. Security: You should be...For phdTemporary workWork experience placementRelocation packageFlexible hours$105k
...methods to solve challenging problems in space weather and national security? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our... ...at APL. We are seeking a Computational Geospace Modeling Research Scientist to conduct research combining thermosphere-ionosphere-magnetosphere...For phd$69.4k - $158k
AI and ML Research ScientistThe Opportunity:As an analytics professional, you... ....As an advanced data scientist or researcher on our Maritime... ...methodologies to make a real-world impact on how these projects “... ...selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to...Full timeContract workPart timeWork at officeLocal areaRemote work$105k
...highly talented PhD Graduate... ...specializes in advanced research and program of... ...Learning (AI/ML) techniques, object... ...engineers and scientists who are passionate... ...high-impact solutions at the... ...Top Secret level security clearance by your... ...expertise to our nation's most critical...For phdFor contractorsInterim role$176k - $282k
Peraton is seeking a Data Scientist Engineer in Laurel, MD, to build cutting-edge solutions supporting national security. The role involves developing machine learning algorithms... ...discipline and significant experience in AI/ML. Peraton offers a competitive salary range...$105k
...and are pivotal to our national security? Do you love... ...interdisciplinary team of scientists, focused on application... ...Sciences Group in the Research Exploratory... ...s mission to provide impactful contributions to critical... ...Qualifications Have a PhD in Microbiology, Molecular...For phdInterim role$100k
...experience who wants to have impact on nationally important defense... ...by conducting research, studies, and analysis... ...an active Final Secret security clearance. If selected... ...degree (master’s degree or PhD degree) in systems engineering... ...experience applying AI/ML to real-world problems...For phdTemporary workFor contractorsWork experience placementRelocation packageFlexible hours$176k - $282k
...a next-generation national security company that drives... ...and skilled Data Scientist Engineers to join... ...Artificial Intelligence (AI), Large Language... ...Machine Learning (ML), AI/ML algorithms... ..., operations research, engineering or computer... ...\'s degree. A PhD from an accredited...For phdContract workTemporary workShift work$105k
...and are pivotal to our National Security? Do you love... ...interdisciplinary team of scientists, focused on... ...Sciences Group, in the Research Exploratory Development... ...s mission to provide impactful contributions to critical... ...if you.. . Have a PhD in Microbiology, Molecular...For phdFull timeTemporary workWork experience placementInterim roleRelocation packageFlexible hours- Peraton is seeking a skilled AI/ML specialist to design, develop, test, and deploy advanced models for mission-critical national security programs. You will build models that learn from data, generate accurate predictions, and align with customer objectives, while maintaining...
- ..., Maryland, is seeking engineers and scientists for the Sensor Systems Group to develop... .... You will work with a team of researchers addressing national security challenges and apply ML to complex datasets. The role demands a PhD in a related technical field, strong...For phd
$105k
...technical leader, researcher, and cyber capability... ...some of the nation's hardest reverse... ...seeking outstanding PhD graduates ready to... ...some of national security's toughest technical... ...reverse engineers with AI tooling... ...fostering a broad and impactful technical portfolio...For phdTemporary workWork experience placementRelocation packageFlexible hours$85.3k
2027 PhD Graduate - Postdoctoral Researcher in Robotics and Autonomous... ...you searching for impactful, hands-on work... ...autonomous systems, and AI-enabled decision... ...for our nation. Our team develops... ..., and AI/ML disciplines to deliver... ...Top-Secret security clearance (U.S....For phdTemporary workWork experience placementInterim roleImmediate startRelocation packageFlexible hours- ...Will Do: As a Data Scientist Level 4 with... ...techniques to complex national security challenges. In this role... ...meaningful insights, creating impactful visualizations, and... ...development, and AI/ML methodologies Experience... ...Science, Operations Research, or Computer Science...Full time
$139.5k - $185k
...hands-on Senior Staff AI Engineer to head... ...solutions combining tiny ML models in a wide... ...’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering... ...things. Make a real impact by developing innovative... ...easier, safe and secure. Maximize your performance... ..., race, religion, national origin, gender,...For phdTemporary workLocal areaRemote workFlexible hours$105k - $290k
...experience applying AI/ML, natural language... ...evolving national security needs. We require... ...we value an MS or PhD in Computer Science... ...graphs. We research, explore, and develop... ...for engineers, scientists, and developers who... ...into mission impact. We offer a collaborative...For phdFull timeFlexible hours$176k - $282k
...Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives... ...seeking a poly cleared Senior Research Scientist to support cleared research... ...years of experience with a PhD in Computer Science, Computer... ...environments Familiarity with AI/ML, neural networks, anomaly...For phdFull timeContract workTemporary workFor contractorsRelocation packageShift work- ...for our greatest national security challenges? Are you... ...that prioritizes impact, innovation, and professional... ...state of the art AI solutions. As an... ...teams with APL scientists and engineers to... ...of new research proposals to pursue... ...requirements if you... PhD in Computer Science...For phd
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